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 121-004 Social Impact Assessment

Note

Formerly available as 121-421. Students who have completed 121-421 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Availability

4th year

Credit Points

12.5

Coordinator

Dr P Christoff,Dr J Jacobs,Prof.M Webber

Prerequisites

Entry to an Honours program.

Semester

2 (view timetable)

Contact

Two hours of lectures/seminars per week plus field work (to be advised) plus seven hours research workshops for one semester

Subject Description

The nature and range of the social impacts of development: including externalities, risk, benefit. Procedures for assessing social impacts of development. The role of various political formations (the state, non-government organisations and grass roots action) in regulating the social impacts of development. Community consultation and dispute resolution, particularly in relation to the different capacities of different sectors to deal with impacts. The relationship between economic restructuring and social impacts of development. The social survey techniques needed to undertake social impact assessments (quantitative and qualitative). The preparation of professional reports, tenders and assessments. This subject will provide students with the conceptual and technical skills to: understand the relationship between society and development; assess the social impact of development; and identify the techniques needed to undertake social impact assessments.

Assessment

Individual and group reports equivalent to 5000 words.

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